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What is the name of the group of people that "advise" the president?

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cabinet

Front

Which of the following is a power held only by members of the Senate?
Options:
the ability to override a veto,
the ability to fillibuster,
the ability to impeach the president,
the ability to initiate policy

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the ability to impeach the president

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Which of the following is a power of the President that does not need the approval of the Senate? Options: To pardon criminals, Appointing an ambassador, To make a treaty with another country, Appointing a member of the Cabinet

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To pardon criminals

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Which of the following best describes what the President can do as Commander-in-Chief? Deploy troops, Declare War, Raise taxes for the military, To provide and maintain a navy

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Deploy troops

Front

A bill has been sent to you by Congress that involves making flag burning illegal. You disagree with this bill and absolutely do not want such a law passed. What can you do to act on your displeasure as president?

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Veto the Bill

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You are a Republican president, and a fellow Republican is running for Governor of North Carolina. You would really like to help her win the office what roll would you use to accomplish this?

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Party Leader

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You are President Kennedy and you have been given reconnaissance imagery revealing Soviet nuclear missile installations in Cuba. You feel these nuclear weapons pose an incredible danger what 2 rolls would you use to address this situation? (Options: Commander in Chief / Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief / Economic Leader, Chief Diplomat / Legislative leader, Head of State / Chief Executive)

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Commander in Chief / Chief Diplomat

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As president you are passionate about a new health care program that you have developed, which contains several laws that you want Congress to pass. You know only members of Congress have the power to introduce bills for consideration what role would you use to try and convince them to do so?

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Legislative Leader

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A president issues a formal directive that has the weight of law, but is not a law, this is called...

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Executive Order

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Which of the following is an example of Checks and Balances? Options: Congress sets the nation's budget., The Supreme Court rules on a disagreement between states., The President vetoes a Congressional bill., The President meets with the Prime Minister of England.

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The President vetoes a Congressional bill.